2018 KIA RIO HATCHBACK snow chains

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Maintenance
All season tires
Kia specifies all season tires on
some models to provide good per-
formance for use all year round,
including snowy and icy road condi-
tions. All season tires are identified
by ALL SEASON and/or M+S (Mud
and Snow) on the tire sidewall. Snow
tires have better snow traction than
all season tires and may be more
appropriate in some areas.
Summer tires
Kia specifies summer tires on some
models to provide superior perform-
ance on dry roads. Summer tire per-
formance is substantially reduced in
snow and ice. Summer tires do not
have the tire traction rating M+S
(Mud and Snow) on the tire side wall.
If you plan to operate your vehicle in
snowy or icy conditions, Kia recom-
mends the use of snow tires or all
season tires on all four wheels.
Snow tires
If you equip your car with snow tires,
they should be the same size and
have the same load capacity as the
original tires. Snow tires should be
installed on all four wheels; other-
wise, poor handling may result.
Snow tires should carry 4 psi (28
kPa) more air pressure than the
pressure recommended for the stan-
dard tires on the tire label on the dri-
ver's side of the center pillar, or up to
the maximum pressure shown on the
tire sidewall, whichever is less.
Do not drive faster than 75 mph (120
km/h) when your vehicle is equipped
with snow tires.
Tire chains
Tire chains, if necessary, should be
installed on the front wheels.
Be sure that the chains are installed
in accordance with the manufactur-
er's instructions.
To minimize tire and chain wear, do
not continue to use tire chains when
they are no longer needed.
When driving on roads coveredwith snow or ice, drive at less than
20 mph (30 km/h).
Use the SAE “S” class or wire chains.
If you hear noise caused by chains contacting the body, retighten the
chain to avoid contact with the
vehicle body.
To prevent body damage, retighten the chains after driving 0.3~0.6
miles (0.5~1.0 km).
Do not use tire chains on vehicles equipped with aluminum wheels.
In unavoidable circumstances, use
a wire type chain.
Use wire chains less than 0.47 inches (12 mm) to prevent damage
to the chain’s connection.

Index
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Tilting the sunroof ......................................................4-44
Sunshade ....................................................................4-44\
Resetting the sunroof ..................................................4-45
Sunroof open warning ..................................................4-42
Sunshade ........................................................................\
4-44
Sunvisor ......................................................................4-\
131
Tachometer ....................................................................4-54\
Tail lamp (Bulb type) bulb replacement (4 door)..........8-95
Tail lamp (Inside) bulb replacement (5 door)................8-90
Tailgate room lamp bulb replacement (5 door) ..........8-100
Tailgate (5 door) ............................................................4-27 Opening tailgate ..........................................................4-27
Closing tailgate ..........................................................4-27
Emergency tailgate safety release ..............................4-28
Theft alarm system ........................................................4-14 Armed stage ................................................................4-14
Theft-alarm stage ........................................................4-15
Disarmed stage ............................................................4-16
Tilt and telescopic steering ............................................4-47
Tilting the sunroof ........................................................4-44
Tire chains......................................................................6-\
62
Tire pressure monitoring system (Type A) ......................7-7
Tire pressure monitoring system (Type B) ....................7-12
Tire replacement ............................................................8-49
Tire rotation ..................................................................8-47 Tire specification and pressure label ............................9-11
Tires and wheels ............................................................8-45
Tire care ......................................................................8-\
45
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures................8-45
Tire pressure................................................................8-46
Checking tire inflation pressure ..................................8-46
Tire rotation ................................................................8-47
Wheel alignment and tire balance ..............................8-48
Tire replacement ........................................................8-49
Wheel replacement ....................................................8-50
Tire traction ................................................................8-50
Tire maintenance ........................................................8-50
Tire sidewall labeling ................................................8-50
Tire terminology and definitions ................................8-54
All season tires ............................................................8-57
Summer tires ..............................................................8-57
Snow tires....................................................................8-57\
Tire chains ..................................................................8-57
Radial-ply tires ............................................................8-58
Low aspect ratio tire ..................................................8-58
Tires and wheels ..........................................................9-5
Towing Towing service ............................................................7-28
Emergency towing ......................................................7-29
Transaxle - Automatic transaxle ....................................6-18
Transaxle - Manual transaxle ........................................6-15
Transaxle shift indicator ................................................4-57
Trip information ............................................................4-59
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Index
Trunk lamp bulb replacement (4 door) ..........................8-97
Trunk (4 door)................................................................4-21Opening the trunk ......................................................4-21
Closing the trunk ........................................................4-21
Emergency trunk safety release ..................................4-22
Turn signals....................................................................4-91\
USB charger ................................................................4-134
User settings mode(for Type B cluster) ........................4-65
Vanity mirror lamp ......................................................4-102
Vanity mirror lamp bulb replacement ............................8-98
Vehicel load limit ..........................................................6-66
Vehicle certification label ..............................................9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ............................9-10
Vehicle stability management (VSM) ..........................6-34
Vehicle weight ..............................................................6-71
Warning and Indicator lights ........................................4-74
Warning lights ................................................................4-74
Warning messages..........................................................4-69 Washer fluid ..................................................................8-32
Checking the washer fluid level..................................8-32
Weight/Volume ................................................................9-6
Wheel alignment and tire balance ................................8-48
Wheel replacement ........................................................8-50
Windows ........................................................................\
4-30 Power window lock button ........................................4-34
Windshield defrosting and defogging..........................4-123 Manual climate control system ................................4-123
Automatic climate control system ............................4-124
Defogging logic ........................................................4-125
Auto defogging system ............................................4-126
Windshield washers ......................................................4-95
Windshield wipers ........................................................4-94
Winter driving ................................................................6-61 Snow tires....................................................................6-61\
Tire chains ..................................................................6-62
Wiper blades ..................................................................8-38 Blade inspection ..........................................................8-38
Blade replacement ......................................................8-38
Wipers and washers ......................................................4-93 Windshield wipers ......................................................4-94
Windshield washers ....................................................4-95
Rear window wiper and washer switch ......................4-96
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